The current assessment for disability benefits has been described as "increasingly problematic" as many struggle to tell the full extent of their story.

But now those claiming handouts may have an easier way of being questioned with a simple yes or no answer system.

The move comes as hundreds of Brits have seen their handouts slashed in recent years – complaining the current system is flawed.

Dad-of-two Phil Spanswick has lived all his life with shortened limbs but recently had his disability benefits cut by more than 50%.

The 54-year-old, of Lambourn, Berks., said the new system will hopefully be able to help.

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SUPPORT: Disability charities have welcomed the talks

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He added: "The assessor filled in multiple-choice questions and asked me how far I could walk. I have one leg shorter than the other, so it all depends.

"These questions are now answered with a simple 'yes' or 'no'.

"So I would support the changes."

Vicky McDermott, chief executive of disability charity Papworth Trust, said: "This reflects the fact disabled people have not had a good experience with assessments in the current format and further action has been required in order for the system to support their needs.

"The system needs to change to avoid disabled people being forced to take action against DWP and taxpayers' money being wasted on appeals and tribunals."

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DISGUST: Angela Constance described the benefits system as 'deeply flawed'

The 19-year-old, of Sheffield, South Yorks., said: "Some people get too much money so if they removed assessments, the figure would only go up.

"I know a woman who is 52 and she is blind and she gets less than more able people. So if anything the assessment must be more thorough and accurate."

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Angela Constance, SNP politician who was the Government minister in charge of communities, social security and handouts until May, said: "It is absolutely staggering that 60% of people who dispute their disability benefit award are successful in their appeal of that decision.

"Not only does that highlight a deeply flawed system, but it shows very clearly the number of people subjected to a highly stressful, often prolonged, process to get the support they need and are entitled to.

"It completely fails to treat people with the dignity and respect that, not only do they deserve, but they should have a right to expect from a system that was set up to help them."

A spokeswoman for the DWP added: "The decision on whether someone is well enough to work is taken following a thorough independent assessment and after consideration of all the supporting evidence from the claimant's GP or medical specialist.

"A claimant who disagrees with the outcome of their assessment can ask for the decision to be reviewed."